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Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #463! 🎉

Happy Monday! ​
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Here's what I have for you today:

• 👟 The indie darling brand Tracksmith just released a $280 super shoe. We explore why, and if it's a serious option for runners on race day.​
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• 🏃‍♂️ Long runs are a key weekly workout for runners. Here's how you're screwing up your long run.
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• 🏅 London Marathon introduces opt-in medals for 2025. Miss the deadline, and you'll get a tree planted instead.
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• 6️⃣ Marathon season is around the corner (and has already started for some!) Here's how to run a marathon in 6 steps!
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• 🤸 We all know we should warm up...but why is it so important and how should you do it?​
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• 💎 WATCH: The BQ or the Sub-4:00 Mile? What Is The Biggest Milestone In Running?

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

​👟 A Super Shoe from a Boutique Brand: Tracksmith Bets Big on the Eliot Racer​

In the increasingly saturated and science-driven world of high-performance running shoes, a new entrant would typically struggle to register.
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The latest super shoe from Nike or Adidas often arrives already outfitted with a marketing blitz, a few records, and a fleet of sponsored marathoners.
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Against this backdrop, the debut of the Tracksmith Eliot Racer—a lightweight, carbon-plated racing shoe from the Boston-based boutique brand—lands with a mix of curiosity, skepticism, and quiet ambition.

​🏃‍♂️ How You’re Screwing Up Your Long Runs (& How To Get It Right)​

Long runs.​
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A bread-and-butter workout for most distance runners.
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Why they're important, what people get wrong, & how to avoid screwing them up.

​🏅 London Marathon Introduces Opt-In Medal Rule, Leaving Some Runners Without One​

For the first time in its history, the London Marathon is requiring runners to opt in if they want to receive a finisher’s medal. ​
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The decision, aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainability, has left many participants scratching their heads—and in some cases, outright frustrated.

​6️⃣ How To Run a Marathon: Six Steps To Race Day Success​

Running a marathon is a mammoth task. With so much training and things to consider, it is easy to forget crucial things or be under-prepared in one element.
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​In this post, we’ve boiled down the essential points required to run a marathon into six steps.

​🤸 How To Warm Up For Runners + A Complete Warm-Up Routine​

If you’re like many runners, you most likely don’t include a warm up routine before your workouts. Perhaps you don’t have the time, or think the benefits aren’t worth it.
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But we're here to tell you that you're missing out!
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Let's delve into how to warm up for runners, give you warm-up exercises to add to your routine, and discuss why taking the extra time to do so is important.

Parkrun Organizers Rob 83-year-old Runner Of His Age Group Records

​💎 WATCH: The BQ or the Sub-4:00 Mile? What Is The Biggest Milestone In Running?​

Alex, Katelyn, and Michael debate about what the single biggest milestone is in all of running.

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